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BR09 VSR

2010 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,732 mi
Last recorded135,732 miles
Recorded on6 May 2024
Typical for 2010 Seat Leon82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR09 VSR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2024 135,732 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers undertrays fitted

Fail 6 May 2024 135,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 3 May 2023 128,410 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 128,410 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 120,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 111,678 miles

ENGINE COVERS UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 103,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR OSR AND NSR (1.1.11 (c))

ENGINE COVERS UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 96,379 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight exhaust leak

Pass 9 Apr 2018 86,543 miles

factory covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2017 47,359 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 60,460 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 49,956 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 41,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 34,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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BR09 VSR is a 2010 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2010 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BR09 VSR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 16 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BR09 VSR is a 2010 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 January 2010.

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